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Note: This analysis is intended to provide general information and does not constitute the provision of INVESTMENT ADVICE. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend investors obtain investment advice specific to their situation before making any financial investment decision.

Note: This analysis is intended to provide general information and does not constitute the provision of INVESTMENT ADVICE. Investors should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of this information having regard to their personal objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend investors obtain investment advice specific to their situation before making any financial investment decision.

After sixty consolidation session where gold was fluctuating between 70s and 90s levels, gold has finally broke the pennant that has been confined inside with sideways range and congestion. The precious metal gaped downward on Monday, then peeked to 1277 yesterday, but failed to press forward and dipped to 1261 low.

Fundamentally, the U.S tax plan approval during the weekend boosted the U.S Dollar and last week's upbeat U.S economic data has increased the odds of U.S Fed hike pushing the DXY to 93.45 high today. On the other hand, failure between UK and Eurozone is still weakening the British pound and EURO, giving more strength to the greenback against XAUUSD.

Gold Technical Overview

Closing price: 1265.85

Target price: 1251

Trend: Sideways / Down

Trend reversal price: 1286

Resistance levels: 1271, 1276

Support levels: 1258, 1251

Comment The market extended the short term flagging downturn and suggests further selling to 1251. Minor corrections should stay in the 1270's to maintain bear trend forces. A push over 128050 stops pressing bear forces, but only a close over 1286.00* highlights a lasting turn to higher prices.

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EUR/USD has entered the fourth cosolodation session with choppy sideways trading. The pair has failed to stay above 1.1800 (10-EMA) level since Monday and still flirting with 1.1780 support level.

The pair lost traction after reports indicating rough negotiations with the UK and Brexit deal, weighing negatively on the EURO. On the other hand, last weak upbeat U.S data and approval for tax plan is still boosting the U.S dollar with expectations for more upward action as the Dec. rates odds are on the U.S Fed's menu.

Draghi, head of ECB will cross wires today but expectations are high for a neutral stance, no game changer for the EURO currency.

EUR/USD technical overview

Closing price: 1.1797

Target price: 1.1760

Resistance levels: 1.1840+, 1.1870, 1.1900*

Support levels: 1.1760-50, 1.1700-

Trend: Sideways / Down

Trend reversal price: 1.1900

Comment The choppy slide this week is shifting the short term trend bias down and warns for a larger unfolding selling wave to 1.1760-/1.1700. Trade is poised for selling pressures today. A reluctance to extend / stay under 1.1800- cautions for a bounce into congestion near 11840. However, a close over 1.19000* is needed to highlight a reversing upturn form corrections to launch a fresh bull wave near 1.2000+.

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The EU and UK managed finally to reach a deal and move forward with Brexit as major news sources has just headlined as a breaking news. As a result, expectations for more upward action for British pound and some upward corrections as a retracement for the EURO. On the other hand, U.S will release major data today with NFP taking center stage.

GBP/USD technical overview:

Closing price: 1.3473

Trend: Sideways / Up

Target price: 1.3590?

Resistance levels: 1.3505, 1.3590-1.3667

Support levels: 1.3418, 1.3353*-, 1.3290

Trend reversal price: 1.3353

Comment Overall the market is short term bullish. A close over 13505 will rekindle bull trending to reach previous peaking levels at 1.3612+. A close over 1.3667 is bullish for moves to 1.3860. Be prepared for a near term slip and congestion inside the upper half of yesterday's range. Stable action over 1.3400+ suggests a build up for rallies. A close under 1.3353* highlights a topping turnover and chance for declines along 1.3200.

EUR/USD Technical overview:

Closing price: 1.1772

Target price: 1.1760 ( Achieved)

Resistance levels: 1.1836, 1.1876-1.1897*

Support levels: 11760-50, 11700-

Trend: Sideways / Down

Trend reversal price: 1.1897

Comment: The choppy slide this week is shifting the short term trend bias down and warns for a larger unfolding selling wave to 1.1760-/1.1700. Trade is poised for selling pressures today. Trade may recover for near term congestion just over 1.1800+. However, a close over 1.1897* is needed to highlight a reversing upturn form corrections to launch a fresh bull wave near 1.2000+.

U.S Dollar Index Technical Overview:

DEC US DOLLAR

Closing price(9378)

Target price: 94.05

Resistance levels: 93.89, 94.055*

Support levels: 9343, 9318, 9294*

Trend: Sideways / Up

Trend reversal price: 92.94

Comment The market has worked into a short term bottoming / bullish pattern and targets rallies to 94.055* resistance to challenge for a larger upturn. A close over 94.055* is bullish. Any minor dips should level off into sideways basing action off the low 93.00 area. A close under 92.94* is needed to reverse back to lower prices.

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Fundamentally, a busy week for the market, first with today's CPI data coming from the UK with expectations placed at 3%, as as previous outcome. We are looking for a deviation in the inflation today which could set a more dovish tone for BOE's economic statement on Thursday taking into consideration that rates will stay put. On the other hand, FOMC meeting on Wednesday is taking all the attention with high expectations for hike.

Last but not least, market is looking forward to the UK PM Theresa May’s cabinet meeting scheduled later today, with the key agenda on the Brexit negotiations ahead of this week’s EU Summit.

GBP/USD Technical overview:

Closing price: 1.3395

Target price: None

Resistance levels: 1.3463, 1.3505+, 1.3610-67

Support levels: 1.3353*-, 1.3290

Trend: Sdwys/Up

Trend reversal price: 1.3353

Comment Overall the market is still short term bullish. A close over 1.3505 will rekindle bull trending to reach previous peaking levels at 1.3612+. A close over 1.3667 is bullish for moves to 1.3860. Friday's back off alerts for near term corrections. A close under 1.3353* highlights a topping turnover and chance for declines along 1.3240-00.

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EUR/USD has been trading flat since Monday with low price, 28-pips and 1.1788 high. On technical level, the pair is still sold off with daily downtrend and expectations for further downside action. On the upside, EURO bulls should be contaminated at 10-EMA at 1.1800 level along with yesterday's upper daily wick. The pair could test daily rising trend line at 1.1740 level, and in case EUR/USD closed below it, then further dips are expected.

On the fundamental level, market awaits German Zew sentiment which will be released shortly and expectations that the sentiment could call behind at 17.4. On NY opening sessions, U.S is due to release Producer Price Index which could shake the market a bit as eyes will be focused on Wednesday and Thursday with FOMC and ECB meeting. On the other hand, Draghi will cross wires today, but taking into consideration the ECB event on Thursday, the speech should be neutral without any major effect. As for tomorrow, it is highly anticipated that the U.S Fed will hike rates at 1.50% with 0.25% point basis which should add more pressure on the pair temporary till market take an action for the FOMC statement.

EUR/USD Technical Overview:

Closing price: 1.1769

Target price: None

Resistance levels: 1.1800, 1.1880, 1.1860*

Support levels: 1.1720-1.1709*, 1.1640

Trend: Sideways / Down

Trend reversal price: 1.1860*

Current None 11881, 11910, 11954* 11807-11799*, 11728

Sdwys/Down

Comment: The current slide puts short term trend forces down and warns for a larger unfolding selling wave to 1.1640. Trade is poised for selling and a close under 1.1709* will fuel selloffs. Trade may recover for near term congestion up near 1.1820. However, a close over 1.1860* is needed to highlight a reversing upturn for a bull wave over 1.1920+.

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Most markets are highly anticipating a hike today by the U.S Fed with 0.25% basis to initial 1.25%. Analysts are supporting the rate hike decision especially that Mrs. Yellen has recently stressed out that any future hikes will be subject to economic data. As a result, we have seen the DXY rallying by $1.78 since Nov. 27th, soaring all currency rivals as rates will be increased as a done deal especially recent U.S upbeat data.

Last year when the Fed hiked rates, market saw an opposite performance for the Dollar Index, and instead of further upside action, the DXY was sold off aggressively which leaves us wondering if the same scenario will be repeated as Déjà vu because market anticipated the hike and it was priced in. Now that we have covered this section, eyes will be focused on the FOMC statement and projections for 2018 whether they will drop a hawkish or dovish tone.

Last but not least, yesterday's democrat Jones winning U.S senate in Alabama state has flipped the cards for Trump and his tax plan final touch. Trump will cross wires today giving more hints about so the long awaited tax reform plan. As a result, the U.S dollar stands at two battles, first as FOMC released the statement, and second Trump's tax plan updates.

CFD's Technical overview:

MAR US DOLLAR

Closing price: 93.825

Target price: 93.755 achieved

Resistance levels: 93.755*, 94.01

Support levels: 93.89, 93.17, 92.77*

Trend: Sdwys/Up

trend reversal price: 92.77

Comment The market has worked into a short term bottoming / bullish pattern with rallies pushing beyond the 93755* resistance, giving bull signals for a climb to 9434+. Any near term dips should try to hang in sideways congestion, stabilizing over 9317. A close under 9277* is needed to reverse back to lower prices.

MAR B-POUND

Closing price: 1.3366

Target price: 1.3289

Resistance levels: 1.3441-58, 1.3504*

Support levels: 1.3355, 1.3289*

Trend: Sdwys/Down

Trend reversal price: 1.3504

Comment The market is signaling a short term negative turnover and warns for a larger selling wave to 1.3289*. A sustained press below 1.3355 will fuel selloffs. Any corrections contained to narrow sideways congestion should bear flag into additional selloffs. A close over 1.3504* is needed to reverse back to higher prices.

MAR CANADIAN$

Closing price: (77855)

Target price: None

Resistance levels: 7829, 7869*, 79585*

Support levels: 7760-45, 7672-

Trend: Sdwys/Down

Trend reversal price: 79585

Comment The market still favors reactionary selloffs to test the previous week's low. A penetration below 7758-54 could possibly open up a bear target to 7672-. Any corrections will likely fade in the low 7800's. Only a close over 7869* stops aggressive bear forces. A close over 79585* is needed to mark a bull turn for a drive to 8000+/-.

MAR EURO

Closing price: (1.1821)

target price: None

Resistance levels: 1.1880, 1.1904, 1.1949*

Support levels: 1.1799*, 1.1728

Trend: Sdwys/Down

Trend reversal price: 1.1954

Comment The current slide puts short term trend forces down and warns for a larger unfolding selling wave to 1.1700. Trade is poised for selling and a close under 1.1799* will fuel selloffs. Trade may recover for near term congestion up near 1.1900. However, a close over 1.1949* is needed to highlight a reversing upturn for a bull wave over 1.2000+.

MAR J-YEN

Closing price (88545)

Target price: None

Resistance levels: 88945, 89305*, 8984*

Support levels: 8831-, 87825-

Trend: Down

Trend reversal price: 89865

Comment The market is in a downturn and suggests further washouts to 8831-. A close under 8831 is negative. We may see some corrective congestion, but keeping corrections trapped below 89305* should maintain a bear alignment. Only a close over 8984* alerts for a reversing turn.

MAR SWISS

Closing price: (10156)

Target price: None

Resistance levels: 1.0188, 1.0222, 1.0257*

Support levels: 1.0038-25, 1.0000-

Trend: Sdwys/Down

Trend reversal price: 1.0257

Comment The market is short term bearish and a close under Friday's low alerts for a selling wave to attack the 1.0062 low. Suspect a fight to correct for a few days. Narrow corrective congestion around 1.0200 for a few days will likely bear flag. A close over 1.0257* is needed for a shift back to the upside.

MAR AUSSIE$

Closing price: (7554)

Target price: 7430

Resistance levels: 7579, 7592*

Support levels: 7495-?, 7430-10

Trend: Sdwys/Down

Trend reversal price: 7592

Comment The market is bearish. Despite corrective rebounds the past couple days, the pattern alerts for a potential wash to 7430-. Trade is poised for follow through selloffs with a close under 7498 fueling declines. Any further corrections should struggle with previous congestion levels over 7550 and tight congestion should bear flag. A close over 7592* is needed for a reversing turnaround.

FEB GOLD

Closing price: 1246.40

Target price: 1233

Resistance levels: 1254.00-1256.00, 1260

Support levels: 1233- 1220+

Trend: Down

Trend reversal price: 1265.10

Comment The market is bearish, alerting for an acceleration in the selloff, opening up potential for a drop to 1233. The pattern still warns for pressing selloffs. Any corrections will likely find downside forces keeping trade in sideways congestion, stopped in the upper 1250's. A close over 1265.10* is needed to alert for a reversing turnaround.

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